Baby has a cold

7 month is getting over a cold. We have a trip to Disneyland planned for next weekend 6th-9th.. before I get comments about us taking him so young, they trip isn’t mainly for him my husband and I have been annual pass holders for years and go multiple times a year since we started dating. WE love Disneyland. Anyway, I believe the temp will be around 62-68 degrees. I’m nervous to take him now that he has a cold. Hoping his cold will be completely gone by next weekend as he’s had the cold for 7 days already. What should I do? I need advice! Now that he’s over 6 months I can give him medication.. any suggestions on brands? What are re your thoughts on homeopathic? LO’s pediatrician isn’t too thrilled about homeopathic remedies as the do not get tested by FDA but my sister said homeopathic worker wonders for her son.

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They don’t recommend cold meds for babies. I was told only Tylenol or Moltrin if she was feverish or uncomfortable (she was cutting teeth too). Humidifier at night if it’s dry where you live. And lots of rest.

Personally unless he was still bad I would take him especially as 2 weeks after it started he won’t be contagious. He may even be happier getting out of the house. When dd (dear daughter) had a cold we went out after was likely not contagious and just kept it simple. She was way less restless being in her stroller looking around then being cooped up in the house. We did lots of naps - in the stroller or driving around. I just wouldn’t expect him to be enthusiastic about seeing Micky and give him ample opportunities to sleep.

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